1974 BMW Touring vs. 1988 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 106 kg more than 1988 Morgan Plus 4.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1988 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Morgan |
| Model | Touring | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
